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		jstclair on Jan 3, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The physics of that ‘kickalicious’ kick Actually, for 2012, kickers are 61% for 50+ yard field goals [1], including an incredible 10/10 performance. [1] http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/stats/byposition?pos=K

aptwebapps on Jan 3, 2013 [–]

I bet they do better in practice on an empty field than in a game where they have a limited amount of time and a bunch of big guys headed their way quick.

smackfu on Jan 3, 2013 | [–]

This has always amazed me when basketball players are practicing. For the shots they specialize in, their miss rate is 0% with no guarding or pressure.

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